Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays), a free arts and music festival, takes place on the last Friday of the month from 7 to 11 p.m. Viernes Culturales features dancing under the stars, domino games, cigar rollers, cafecitos and mojitos. The Domino Plaza is filled with works by local artists and artisans. Take free tour of Little […]

Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays), a free arts and music festival, takes place on the last Friday of the month from 7 to 11 p.m.

Viernes Culturales features dancing under the stars, domino games, cigar rollers, cafecitos and mojitos. The Domino Plaza is filled with works by local artists and artisans. Take free tour of Little Havana’s Shenandoah area with Dr. Paul George.

Fun Kid Fit is hosting a free fitness class for kids 10 and under on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Southern Estates Park. The main goal is to help kids learn to love physical activity. During the hour-long class they will focus on agility, balance, coordination and cardio fitness. They’ll work on these […]

Fun Kid Fit is hosting a free fitness class for kids 10 and under on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Southern Estates Park.

The main goal is to help kids learn to love physical activity. During the hour-long class they will focus on agility, balance, coordination and cardio fitness. They’ll work on these skills in groups, as a partners and individually. Once they’ve covered these, they will practice moderate jogging to raise heart rates and conclude with cardio fitness drills.

The class repeats at the same time on Aug. 15 and Aug. 29. Parents should ensure that kids eat and drink water two to three hours before class. Sign up here.

The park is located at 12199 SW 134 St., Miami, FL 33175. Call 305-349-3678 for more info.

Miami-Dade County single-family or duplex homeowners are eligible to receive two free trees per year. The 2015 tree giveaways will be in July, August and October. Tree quantities are limited and trees will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, email adoptatree@miamidade.gov or call 311. You can also call 305-372-6784 from […]

Imagine sitting in a pool and staying refreshed while watching a funny animated movie. That’s the experience during Dive-In Movies, the City of Miami Parks & Recreation Department’s outdoor movie night every last Friday of the month at Grapeland Water Park, 1550 NW 37 Ave., Miami. Admission is $5. The water park opens at 5:30 p.m. […]

Imagine sitting in a pool and staying refreshed while watching a funny animated movie. That’s the experience during Dive-In Movies, the City of Miami Parks & Recreation Department’s outdoor movie night every last Friday of the month at Grapeland Water Park, 1550 NW 37 Ave., Miami. Admission is $5.

The water park opens at 5:30 p.m. so kids can enjoy the slide pools on Pirate’s Plunge or Shipwreck Island. Those close at 7:30 p.m. and everyone moves to Captain’s Lagoon, the big recreation pool and watch the movie while swimming or lounging in a float tube.

Here’s the schedule of films, which all begin at 8 p.m.:

May 29: Frozen

June 26: Maleficent

July 24: Big Hero 6

Aug. 28: The Lego Movie

Sept. 25: Earth to Echo

On the Fridays when there isn’t a movie, Grapeland Water Park will offer $5 Late Night Summer Nights from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. during the summer, May 29 through Aug. 28.

Entry to all 392 U.S. national parks will be free April 18-19, in honor of National Park Week. The deal includes Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West. The National Park Service also reminds us that admission to many of our national parks, including Biscayne National Park in Miami, is always free. […]

The Miami-Dade Public Library System aims to keep children and teens engaged and learning during the summer with a variety of hands-on educational workshops throughout June and July. Workshops are limited to a certain number of participants; click on link for each individual library to check availability. Here are the scheduled free workshops: Sculpt Your Own Superhero. Local […]

The Miami-Dade Public Library System aims to keep children and teens engaged and learning during the summer with a variety of hands-on educational workshops throughout June and July. Workshops are limited to a certain number of participants; click on link for each individual library to check availability.

Here are the scheduled free workshops:

Sculpt Your Own Superhero. Local artist Gary Fonseca teaches kids how to create their own superhero action figure. All are at 3 p.m. Monday, June 29, at Edison Center Branch; Saturday, July 11, at Hialeah Gardens Branch and Saturday, July 25, at Homestead Branch. Each session is limited to 40 participants.

Engineer for an Hour. Kids ages 8-12 learn what it takes to engineer cities, food or travel. Wednesday, July 1, at 1 p.m., Arcola Lakes Branch. Limited to 30 participants.

Make a robot. Teens build and program a robot and have their creations battle against each other. Wednesday, July 1, at 4:30 p.m. at Miami Springs Branch and Friday, July 10, at 4:30 p.m. at Virrick Park Branch. Each session is limited to 20 participants.

Bricks for Kidz. Kids ages 8-12 take Lego challenges following the instruction by an educator explaining the mechanics and engineering of each challenge. Wednesday, July 1, at 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Branch and Saturday, July 11, at 4 p.m. at Lakes of the Meadow. Each session is limited to 20 participants.

Recycles Art and Fashion Design. Kids ages 8-12 use recycled materials to create wearable works of art following the sewing and art techniques taught by fashion designer Milda Bublys. Friday, July 10 at 3 p.m. at International Mall Branch; Tuesday, July 14 at 5 p.m. at Naranja Branch; Tuesday, July 21 at 5 p.m. at Fairlawn Branch and Thursday, July 23 at 5 p.m. at West Flagler Branch. Each session is limited to 15 participants.

Sewing 101 A Five-Week Series. Fashion designer Milda Bublys teaches participants how to shorten or lengthen hems on skirts and pants and sew on buttons, along with other sewing skills. Saturdays July 11, 18 & 25 3:30-5:30 p.m. and August 1 and 8 at South Dade Regional Library and Saturdays July 25, August 1, 8, 15 and 22 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Miami Branch. Each session is limited to 15 participants.

Special Effects Workshop: Create a Superhero or Villain. Learn special effects makeup techniques from artist Adrienne Tabet from House of Artistry Makeup. This workshop is for teens. Thursday, July 9 at 4 p.m. at West Kendall Regional and Tuesday, July 28 at 3 p.m. at Fairlawn Branch.

Build-a-Coaster. Learn how engineers build roller coasters by using force, friction, momentum and velocity and create your own coaster to enter in a competition at the end of the workshop. This workshop is for ages 7-12. Saturday, July 18 at 3 p.m. at Miami Lakes Branch Library.

Several fresh market locations are hosting samplings and cooking demos throughout August. The “Fresh Flavors” events feature Chef Kristin Johanson, who will be preparing a turkey green chili taco salad during the cooking demos and then handing out the freshly made recipe to shoppers. Chef Johanson will be at the following Miami Fresh Market locations […]

Several fresh market locations are hosting samplings and cooking demos throughout August. The “Fresh Flavors” events feature Chef Kristin Johanson, who will be preparing a turkey green chili taco salad during the cooking demos and then handing out the freshly made recipe to shoppers.

Chef Johanson will be at the following Miami Fresh Market locations from 3-6 p.m.:

The Deering Estate at Cutler is celebrating the last of its three free “Play Days,” days with free admission, this summer and fall. The events are held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aside from free admission there will be hands-on science activities and historic house tours as well as food and beverages available for purchase. Each […]

The Monica Burguera Foundation, the charity named in honor of Monica Burguera, a young woman killed in a boating accident during 2006 Columbus Day festivites, is hosting boating safety classes from now through December at various locations around Miami. The full-day program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for those exceptions noted below. […]

The Monica Burguera Foundation, the charity named in honor of Monica Burguera, a young woman killed in a boating accident during 2006 Columbus Day festivites, is hosting boating safety classes from now through December at various locations around Miami. The full-day program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for those exceptions noted below. Classes are taught by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and are free due to the Foundation’s support. Classes are held on Saturdays.

The South Florida Theatre League is offering a Summer Theatre Fest, which presents free play readings on Mondays showcasing new work by local playwrights at different theaters. Play readings are typically less formal than traditional productions, focusing primarily on the scripts. Free play readings include: Note: Some of the times and venues are not yet announced […]

The South Florida Theatre League is offering a Summer Theatre Fest, which presents free play readings on Mondays showcasing new work by local playwrights at different theaters. Play readings are typically less formal than traditional productions, focusing primarily on the scripts.

Free play readings include:

Note: Some of the times and venues are not yet announced

7:30 p.m. June 1, Stages of the Sun: Readings of New Plays by South Florida Theatre League Playwrights, Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, 2542B East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Bricks 4 Kidz is bringing Lego fun to the IKEA store in Doral on Sunday, July 26, and Thursday, Aug. 9, from 1-4 p.m. The free interactive play areas include Marble Maze, Remote Race and Spin Warrior Battle. These model plans, created by engineers and architects, help reinforce the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) principle and also […]

Bricks 4 Kidz is bringing Lego fun to the IKEA store in Doral on Sunday, July 26, and Thursday, Aug. 9, from 1-4 p.m.

The free interactive play areas include Marble Maze, Remote Race and Spin Warrior Battle. These model plans, created by engineers and architects, help reinforce the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) principle and also improve fine-motor skills.

Community Health of South Florida is hosting a free Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Doris Ison Health Center. Saturday marks the first day of National Health Center Week. The health group will provide free dental and health screenings, give away backpacks and have family activities […]

Community Health of South Florida is hosting a freeBack-to-School Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Doris Ison Health Center. Saturday marks the first day of National Health Center Week.

The health group will provide free dental and health screenings, give away backpacks and have family activities like a bounce house, face painting, magicians and dancers. Lunch will also be served.

The Health Center is located at 10300 SW 216 St., Miami, FL 33190. Call 305-252-4853 for more info.

Inspired by the current exhibition Women, Art, and Social Change, the Wolfsonian is hosting a month-long summer Ladies Leading Film Series. All screenings are on Fridays at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Here’s the schedule: Aug. 7: His Girl Friday a 1940 film starring Rosalind Russell as an ace reporter who won’t take no for an answer from editor […]

Inspired by the current exhibition Women, Art, and Social Change, the Wolfsonian is hosting a month-long summer Ladies Leading Film Series. All screenings are on Fridays at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Here’s the schedule:

Aug. 7: His Girl Friday a 1940 film starring Rosalind Russell as an ace reporter who won’t take no for an answer from editor and ex-husband Cary Grant.

Aug. 14: Adam’s Rib starring Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy attorneys who are married and pitted against each other in a murder trail. The 1949 comedy showcases the classic stars at their comedic best.

Aug. 21: Norma Rae. The 1979 film stars Sally Field in her Oscar-winning role as a Southern millworker who rallies her town around her fight for workers’ rights.

Aug. 28: Nine to Five, a 1980 comedy starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin who fight to get even with their sexist, egotistical, bigoted boss played by Dabney Coleman.

The organization Music in Miami is hosting a series of concerts in July and August showcasing the best of classical music at Trinity Cathedral for a trio of free performances all beginning at 6 p.m. The concerts are: Sunday, July 5: string program featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with violin soloist Adam Diderrich. Sunday, July 26: Music in […]

Sunday, July 26: Music in Miami’s Woodwind Quintet performs “Peter & the Wolf” with narration, plus a “Star Wars” medley.

Aug. 2: classical to Latin music by a trio of performers.

Trinity Cathedral is located at 464 NE 16 St., Miami, FL. Call 954-309-2424. Free parking behind the Cathedral and vouchers available at the concert for parking in the Omni garage. Although no tickets are required, donations are appreciated.

Help welcome Bunnie Cakes to Aventura Mall at the grand opening celebration on Saturday, Aug. 1, in front of the Rainbow Valley Playground from 2-6 p.m. The vegan bakery was featured on the Food Network show Cupcake Wars and the staff will be handing out a free mini-cupcake with every purchase made during those four hours. There […]

Help welcome Bunnie Cakes to Aventura Mall at the grand opening celebration on Saturday, Aug. 1, in front of the Rainbow Valley Playground from 2-6 p.m.

The vegan bakery was featured on the Food Network show Cupcake Wars and the staff will be handing out a free mini-cupcake with every purchase made during those four hours. There will also be face painting and balloons for all the kids plus giveaways.

The Wolfsonian-FIU is offering a Discovering Design workshop on Aug. 1 from 1-4 p.m. led by artist Kerry Phillips. Children and adults will create nature-inspired artwork and then tour the Newcomb pottery exhibition Leaping Through Newcomb. The event is free for children under 12 and accompanying adults, but RSVP is necessary. The Wolfsonian is at 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. For […]

Spend the weekend celebrating the Second Anniversary of Kiddos Magazine and getting ready for Back to School at The Falls on Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2, from noon to 6 p.m. Admission both days is free. There will be arts & crafts, face painting, a balloon artist, sports demonstrations, Back to School exhibitors and […]

Spend the weekend celebrating the Second Anniversary of Kiddos Magazine and getting ready for Back to School at The Falls on Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2, from noon to 6 p.m. Admission both days is free.

There will be arts & crafts, face painting, a balloon artist, sports demonstrations, Back to School exhibitors and vendors, science and art projects, character appearances, raffles, food and music.

Historic Virginia Key Beach is 70 years old, and there’s an Anniversary Party Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free. There will be a timeline exhibition showcasing the beach’s history from the 1940s to today, a classic car show, performances by a Junkanoo band, Motown ’60s review by Miami’s own Maryel […]

Historic Virginia Key Beach is 70 years old, and there’s an Anniversary Party Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free.

There will be a timeline exhibition showcasing the beach’s history from the 1940s to today, a classic car show, performances by a Junkanoo band, Motown ’60s review by Miami’s own Maryel Epps, Latin retro music and disco dancers. Kids can enjoy free rides on the mini-train and carousel, and food and beverages will be sold at retro prices.

The beach is at 4020 Virginia Key Beach Dr., on the Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149. Go to the second traffic light and make a left to the park, .

ArtCenter South Florida’s Studio Crawl takes place the first Wednesday of every month, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors can wander throughout the ArtCenter’s two buildings, talk with the resident artists in their studios and view the current exhibitions. ArtCenter South Florida is at 800/810/924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

ArtCenter South Florida’s Studio Crawl takes place the first Wednesday of every month, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors can wander throughout the ArtCenter’s two buildings, talk with the resident artists in their studios and view the current exhibitions.

The Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest takes place the fourth Wednesday of every month at North Shore Bandshell-Ocean Terrace. The food and music fest features mobile food trucks, free entertainment and participation by area restaurants from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live music is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Argentine band Tremends performs […]

The Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest takes place the fourth Wednesday of every month at North Shore Bandshell-Ocean Terrace. The food and music fest features mobile food trucks, free entertainment and participation by area restaurants from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live music is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Argentine band Tremends performs on July 22. Performers from The Front Yard Theatre Collective will also be on hand as well as artisan craft vendors.

Enjoy free yoga in the Coral Gables Museum’s Loggia every Wednesday night at 6:15 p.m. The class is presented by Jugofresh with yoga instructors who will take you through stretches, poses, breathing and more. The Coral Gables Museum is at 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134. Call 305-603-8067 for more info.

Yoga instructors from Baptist Health are teaching free yoga classes at the Pinecrest Community Center on Sundays. The classes are ongoing with two sessions each morning from 9 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. The Community Center is located at 5855 SW 111 St., Miami. Call Baptist Health at 786-467-5680.

Yoga instructors from Baptist Health are teaching free yoga classes at the Pinecrest Community Center on Sundays. The classes are ongoing with two sessions each morning from 9 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

The Community Center is located at 5855 SW 111 St., Miami. Call Baptist Health at 786-467-5680.

Centro Cultural Espanol is showcasing a microtheater series “Porque Miami is Different” through Aug. 2. Admission is $5 for each short play. Several 0riginal 15-minute plays are shown six times per night to 15 audience members. Showtimes are Wednesday and Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. in English, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 1 a.m. in Spanish […]

Centro Cultural Espanol is showcasing a microtheater series “Porque Miami is Different” through Aug. 2. Admission is $5 for each short play.

Several 0riginal 15-minute plays are shown six times per night to 15 audience members. Showtimes are Wednesday and Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. in English, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 1 a.m. in Spanish and Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. in Spanish.

Centro Cultural Espanol is located at 1490 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132. Tickets are $5. Call 305-448-9677 for more info.

For a little rest from the heat head indoors to Mall of the Americas for the weekly Kids Club activities every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the International Playground near the food court. The fun ends on Aug. 19 with a back-to-school event. There will be face painting at each event. All events […]

For a little rest from the heat head indoors to Mall of the Americas for the weekly Kids Club activities every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the International Playground near the food court. The fun ends on Aug. 19 with a back-to-school event. There will be face painting at each event. All events are free.

Here’s the schedule:

June 17: S.T.E.M. Day with the Girl Scout Troops of Florida.

June 24: Sports Day with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers

July 1: Patriotic Day in honor of the upcoming Fourth of July

July 8: Zafari Day with Zoo Miami

July 15: Circus Day

July 22: Rock Star Day

July 29: Magic Day

Aug. 5: Beach Day

Aug. 12: Home Depot workshop day

Aug. 19: Back to School Celebration, which runs through 2 p.m.

Mall of the Americas is located at 7795 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33144. Call 305-261-8772 for more info.

AMC Theatres wants you to spend your summer at the movies, while helping a great cause with its AMC Cares Summer Throwbacks. With tickets just $4.99 each, you can count us in. The movies run Monday through Thursday at noon and 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday at noon, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting […]

AMC Theatres wants you to spend your summer at the movies, while helping a great cause with its AMC Cares Summer Throwbacks. With tickets just $4.99 each, you can count us in.

The movies run Monday through Thursday at noon and 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday at noon, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the AMC Cares Charitable Fund and Will Rogers Institute.

The discounted movies show at participating locations, so double-check before making plans. We found the movies showing at these times at AMC Aventura and at a few times at AMC Sunset Place, so you definitely want to check before you go to see if the films are playing at your AMC theater on this schedule.

Cobb Theatres are showing free kids’ movies this summer at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and many of the theaters fill quickly with summer campers, so arrive early if you want a seat. The 2015 season runs June 16-Aug. 6. The free films will be at three Miami-Dade theaters: […]

Cobb Theatres are showing free kids’ movies this summer at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and many of the theaters fill quickly with summer campers, so arrive early if you want a seat.

Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Department has added new classes for adults 55 and older. The Active Older Adults Program is now offering free Zumba classes at two parks in Miami-Dade County. The zumba classes are set to energetic music and include lower impact exercise movements and easy-to-follow pacing. They are aimed at improving balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health […]

Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Department has added new classes for adults 55 and older.

The Active Older Adults Program is now offering free Zumba classes at two parks in Miami-Dade County. The zumba classes are set to energetic music and include lower impact exercise movements and easy-to-follow pacing. They are aimed at improving balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health and muscle conditioning.

Regal Cinema is bringing back its Summer Movie Express by offering nine weeks of kid-friendly G and PG rated movies for $1 each at three Miami-Dade Regal cinemas. Screenings began June 9 and run through Aug. 5. The movies will be screened Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Participating theaters in Miami-Dade are: Regal Kendall Village […]

Regal Cinema is bringing back its Summer Movie Express by offering nine weeks of kid-friendly G and PG rated movies for $1 each at three Miami-Dade Regal cinemas. Screenings began June 9 and run through Aug. 5.

The movies will be screened Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Participating theaters in Miami-Dade are:

Regal Kendall Village Stadium 16 & RPX

Regal Southland Mall Stadium 16

UA Falls 12

You’ll want to check with your theater to make sure that the films are being screened both days. Miami on the Cheap tip: Arrive early to get a seat, before the day camp crowd arrives.

A portion of the proceeds benefiting the Will Rogers Institute. For participating theaters nationwide, click here.

Here is the schedule by week:

Tuesday, June 9: Nut Job

Wednesday, June 10: Annie

Tuesday, June 16: Earth to Echo

Wednesday, June 17: The Boxtrolls

Tuesday, June 23: Paddington

Wednesday, June 24: Turbo

Tuesday, June 30: Rio 2

Wednesday, July 1: How To Train Your Dragon 2

Tuesday, July 7: Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Wednesday, July 8: The Book of Life

Tuesday, July 14: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Wednesday, July 15: Penguins of Madagascar

Tuesday, July 21: Madagascar 3

Wednesday, July 22: Dolphin Tale 2

Tuesday, July 28: Muppets Most Wanted

Wednesday, July 29: Alexander and the Very Bad Day

Tuesday, Aug. 4: The Lego Movie

Wednesday, Aug. 5: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

The movies will also be shown on the same schedule at these theaters in Broward:

The South Florida Bluegrass Association holds a free bluegrass festival and acoustic jam the first Sunday of the month from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Greynolds Park in North Miami Beach. While the music is free, park admission is $6 per car. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available. The […]

While the music is free, park admission is $6 per car. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available.

The bluegrass association sponsors regular performances and jams throughout South Florida, which are listed on the calendar of events. Greynolds Park is at 18501 NE 22 Ave. , North Miami Beach FL 33179

Night owls who also love movies will want to get in on the discount late night movie screenings at the Coral Gables Art Cinema at 11 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is $5 and includes a free popcorn. Here’s the schedule: Aug. 1: Taxi Driver Aug. 8: Beetlejuice Aug. 15: Raiders of the Lost Ark Aug. 22: 2001 a […]

Channel the inner musician you’ve always wanted to be on Friday nights during the free Friday Night Drum Jam from 7-9 p.m. at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, 12600 SW 130 St., #10, South Dade. Each Friday evening guests can try many different percussion instruments including hand drums and drum sets. The event happens most […]

Channel the inner musician you’ve always wanted to be on Friday nights during the free Friday Night Drum Jam from 7-9 p.m. at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, 12600 SW 130 St., #10, South Dade.

Each Friday evening guests can try many different percussion instruments including hand drums and drum sets. The event happens most Friday nights, but it’s wise to check ahead.

And on Thursday nights for a $5 donation enjoy a community jam session from 8-10 p.m. Guitar players need to bring their own amps. There’s a limit of three songs per musician and it’s on a first come, first serve basis.

Sweat Records is more than a place to just buy vinyl. Once a month, the record store hosts Casa De Ha Ha, a free stand-up comedy show. The show is the second Tuesday of the Month. Hosted by Reginald Desjardins and Allan Median, the event showcases local comedians and gives them a stage to try out their material […]

Family Day on Aragon is the second Saturday of the month in Coral Gables. That means discount movies at the Coral Gables Art Cinema in the mornings and free admission plus family arts and crafts at the Coral Gables Museum in the afternoon. The Coral Gables Cinema will show a children’s film at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, […]

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Family Day on Aragon is the second Saturday of the month in Coral Gables. That means discount movies at the Coral Gables Art Cinema in the mornings and free admission plus family arts and crafts at the Coral Gables Museum in the afternoon.

The Coral Gables Cinema will show a children’s filmat 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12. Featured will be the film Song of the Sea. Tickets are $5 and include a popcorn and soda for children under 12.

The Coral Gables Museum will feature free arts and crafts and free admission from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 11. From 2-4 p.m. try out the photo booth then take your snapshot to the craft table and create a picture frame, followed by mini-golf and at 3 p.m. Iron Tribe hosts a Family Fit Day.

The up and coming Arts + Entertainment District, an area nestled between Downtown and Wynwood, is hosting a Farmer’s Market the second Sunday of every month from noon to 5 p.m. at 14th Street and North Miami Ave. Besides offering farm fresh produce and baked goods, the market will have a culinary demonstrations, live performances and the […]

The up and coming Arts + Entertainment District, an area nestled between Downtown and Wynwood, is hosting a Farmer’s Market the second Sunday of every month from noon to 5 p.m. at 14th Street and North Miami Ave.

Besides offering farm fresh produce and baked goods, the market will have a culinary demonstrations, live performances and the occasional pop-up specialty area offering adult beverages for sale.

Find the freshest produce and breads year-round on Sundays at the Kendall Village Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 40 vendors are on hand selling the freshest produce, flowers, plants, homemade baked goods as well as arts and crafts and jewelry. The market is located at 8705 SW 124 Ave., Kendall, FL. […]

Enjoy the fresh air while selecting your fresh produce, spices, home-baked breads, hand-made pastas, organic products and much more at Pinecrest Gardens’ Farmers Market every Sunday. Each week the farmers market will feature more local fresh produce. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and admission is free. While you are there, enjoy […]

The Southwest Community Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can shop for local and organic vegetables and herbs, fruits, honey and more. EBT benefits are doubled up to $10. The weekly market has moved to a new location, Tropical Park near the Bird Road entrance, at 7900 Bird Rd.

The Southwest Community Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can shopfor local and organic vegetables and herbs, fruits, honey and more. EBT benefits are doubled up to $10.

The weekly market has moved to a new location, Tropical Park near the Bird Road entrance, at 7900 Bird Rd.

The Miami Dade College Museum of Art + Design in the Freedom tower has a free kids’ event the third Saturday of every month called GO GO MOA+D. The monthly event includes a kid-friendly tour of museum exhibits, plus hands-on art activities ties to the current exhibits, museum history or art history. It runs from noon to […]

The Miami Film and Jazz Society presents a free concert on the second Wednesday of most months and Jazz Night Out on the third Thursday most months in downtown Miami. There is a cash bar with half-price drinks from 6 to 7 p.m. and food for sale. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event lasts […]

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The Miami Film and Jazz Society presents a free concert on the second Wednesday of most months and Jazz Night Out on the third Thursday most months in downtown Miami.

There is a cash bar with half-price drinks from 6 to 7 p.m. and food for sale. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event lasts until 9 p.m.

The concert takes place in the lobby of the Olympia Theater at The Gusman Center, 174 E Flagler St, Miami FL 33131. Parking is free on Flagler Street after 6 p.m. For Metromover, get off at First Street.

West Dade Regional Library is offering free Hatha Yoga on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to bring a mat and come on an empty stomach. Allow yourself to relax, connect and move with yoga and meditation. The library is located at 9445 SW 24 St., Miami, FL, 33165. For more information call (305) 553-1134 […]

HistoryMiami museum hosts a free family fun day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The family fun day now is all day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Here is the upcoming schedule: July 11: Celebrating Families. Bring your family to celebrate Miami’s birthday with music, crafts, and more, including an interactive scrapbooking […]

Downtown Miami’s nightlife scene continues to thrive. The Filling Station Lofts is hosting monthly Rooftop Unplugged Session with free live music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month.

Here’s the schedule:

Feb. 5: Miami songwriter Raffa Jo Harris

Feb. 19: Craig Strickland

March 5: Elastic Bond

March 19: Robby Hunter Band

Enjoy complimentary libations from PBR and Don Q Rum. The Filling Station Lofts is located at 1657 N. Miami Ave. RSVP is required.

Get your stretch on! Beach Yoga offers classes 365 days a year at 7 a.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. The price is $5. All are welcome to participate. Classes are held near the lifeguard stand at Third Street, Miami Beach.

Get your stretch on! Beach Yoga offers classes 365 days a year at 7 a.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. The price is $5. All are welcome to participate. Classes are held near the lifeguard stand at Third Street, Miami Beach.

Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Department is joining in the Coca-Cola Troops for Fitness Program by offering free boot camp classes at six parks. The free classes are taught by local veterans from the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, Marine Corps and Navy. Instructors use the park’s outdoor equipment to create circuit training classes that last […]

Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Department is joining in the Coca-Cola Troops for Fitness Program by offering free boot camp classes at six parks. The free classes are taught by local veterans from the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, Marine Corps and Navy.

Instructors use the park’s outdoor equipment to create circuit training classes that last from two to three hours. The schedule is as follows:

The organizers of Cultural Fridays have organized a monthly Little Havana Art Walk. Its runs along Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street) in the heart of Little Havana between 12th and 17th avenues. The walk is on the second Friday of every month. Galleries are open 7-11 p.m. including galleries in the Futurama Building, for an […]

The organizers of Cultural Fridays have organized a monthly Little Havana Art Walk. Its runs along Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street) in the heart of Little Havana between 12th and 17th avenues.

The walk is on the second Friday of every month. Galleries are open 7-11 p.m. including galleries in the Futurama Building, for an opportunity to see paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media and contemporary pieces.

The Adrienne Arsht Center will be the site of a new Farmer’s Market, which will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. every Monday. It provides the perfect opportunity to buy fresh produce or flowers on the way home from work, a welcome distraction from the commute home. Hosted by The Market Company, the market will […]

The Adrienne Arsht Center will be the site of a new Farmer’s Market, which will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. every Monday.

It provides the perfect opportunity to buy fresh produce or flowers on the way home from work, a welcome distraction from the commute home. Hosted by The Market Company, the market will include locally grown food, plus prepared food and beverages will also be available. There will be occasional workshops with food writers and chefs, live music and cooking demonstrations.

The market is at the Thompson Plaza for the Arts at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL. Call 305-531-0038 for more info.

Don a helmet and hoist yourself on a bike cruiser, then head over to Wynwood Sundays at 4 p.m. to the hipster favorite Panther Coffee, 2390 NW Second Ave., for a Wynwood Mural Tour led by Ryan the Wheelbarrow. The free one-hour tour is led by artist and bike enthusiast Ryan Ferrell, whose approach to the tours is […]

Don a helmet and hoist yourself on a bike cruiser, then head over to Wynwood Sundays at 4 p.m. to the hipster favorite Panther Coffee, 2390 NW Second Ave., for a Wynwood Mural Tour led by Ryan the Wheelbarrow.

The free one-hour tour is led by artist and bike enthusiast Ryan Ferrell, whose approach to the tours is to expose street art and graffiti lovers to small hidden gems that exist alongside larger, more commercial (hence commissioned) pieces.

Arrive a little early and get your caffeine fix at one of the neighborhood’s most popular coffee joints.

Every Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Wolfsonian museum offers free admission and free tours of its permanent collections or temporary exhibitions. Free music is usually a part of this event, too. The Wolfsonian-FIU is at 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 33139. Phone: (305) 535-1001 or visit www.wolfsonian.org

Get through that mid-afternoon slump with a free java jolt at 3:05 p.m. every Wednesday at The Filling Station Lofts in Miami during “Free Humpday.” Make sure you’re following @AEDistrictMiami on Twitter or #AEDistrict on Instagram when you arrive, then receive a free cup of 305 Cafecito from Aroma Express along with sweet treats from BunnieCakes. […]

Get through that mid-afternoon slump with a free java jolt at 3:05 p.m. every Wednesday at The Filling Station Lofts in Miami during “Free Humpday.”

Make sure you’re following @AEDistrictMiami on Twitter or #AEDistrict on Instagram when you arrive, then receive a free cup of 305 Cafecito from Aroma Express along with sweet treats from BunnieCakes. And don’t miss an e-mail because they’ll have free wi-fi, too.

This is the first of several events “In the Neighborhood, For the Neighborhood” events being hosted by the Arts & Entertainment District.

Enjoy free live music at the Dolphin Mall at the Ramblas Plaza Stage by entry 3, on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight, and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Musicians also play on holidays The event features a different group of musicians every day. Here’s the schedule: Friday, July 3: La […]

Enjoy free live music at the Dolphin Mall at the Ramblas Plaza Stage by entry 3, on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight, and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Musicians also play on holidays The event features a different group of musicians every day.

The free Miami Springs Farmer’s Market takes place very Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the median at the first block of Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs, 33166. The market runs through April 2015. The farmer’s market includes more than 30 booths with fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods and much more. Kid and pet-friendly. For […]

The free Miami Springs Farmer’s Market takes place very Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the median at the first block of Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs, 33166. The market runs through April 2015.

The farmer’s market includes more than 30 booths with fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods and much more. Kid and pet-friendly. For more information contact Sarah at 786-223-5602 or e-mail her at miamispringsfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Kendall Sound Art, which performs new music, presents a free concert at the West Kendall Regional Public Library on the second Saturday of the month. Catalina Von Wrangell is the featured composer on Saturday, June 13. The concert begins at 3 p.m. The West Kendall Regional Public Library is at 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami, Florida 33196.

Nago Yoga’s mission is to bring yoga to everyone in an effort to demystify the notion that yoga is too difficult. The studio is offering free classes in South Beach and Little Haiti, inviting new yoga students, seniors and pregnant women, as well as everyone else, to join. Created by Janet Meier, a graduate of Columbia […]

Nago Yoga’s mission is to bring yoga to everyone in an effort to demystify the notion that yoga is too difficult. The studio is offering free classes in South Beach and Little Haiti, inviting new yoga students, seniors and pregnant women, as well as everyone else, to join.

Created by Janet Meier, a graduate of Columbia College with a focus on dance, the classes incorporate yoga poses, warrior poses and African dance.

The free classes are:

Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at the Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59 Terr. 305-960-2969. Mats are provided and there is live drumming during this class.

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August 1, 2014 - 7:00 am to 9:00 pm ( Repeating Monthly on the first Friday of the month )

Fabulous First Friday at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science means free admission the first Friday evening of every month. At 7 p.m., there will be a free planetarium star show, followed by rooftop observatory viewing from 8:30 to 10 p.m., weather permitting. Little ones can check out the activity room as well. Hands-on […]

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August 1, 2014 - 7:00 am to 9:00 pm ( Repeating Monthly on the first Friday of the month )

Fabulous First Friday at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science means free admission the first Friday evening of every month.

At 7 p.m., there will be a free planetarium star show, followed by rooftop observatory viewing from 8:30 to 10 p.m., weather permitting. Little ones can check out the activity room as well. Hands-on demonstrations and activities for children are 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.

Laser shows will be hourly from 8 p.m through midnight; the cost for those is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The museum is at 3280 S. Miami Ave.

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Billed by CNN as “Miami’s only Literary Hotel” the Betsy Hotel at 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach in the heart of South Beach boasts plenty of art exhibitions and also a free weekly live music series on Wednesday and Thursday night from 8-11 p.m. Top performers in classic jazz, bossa nova and improvisation grace the stage twice weekly. Here’s […]

Billed by CNN as “Miami’s only Literary Hotel” the Betsy Hotel at 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach in the heart of South Beach boasts plenty of art exhibitions and also a free weekly live music series on Wednesday and Thursday night from 8-11 p.m.

The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District is teaming up with Dharma Studio to bring free yoga classes to Peacock Park in Coconut Grove from 6 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The class is for all levels and will be taught by a certified yoga instructor from Dharma Studio. Classes will be Vinyasa-based, featuring […]

The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District is teaming up with Dharma Studio to bring free yoga classes to Peacock Park in Coconut Grove from 6 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

The class is for all levels and will be taught by a certified yoga instructor from Dharma Studio. Classes will be Vinyasa-based, featuring a flowing energetic style, including breath work, meditation and relaxation. All participants must sign a waiver and should bring their own yoga mats, water, and towels.

On Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m. a free family-friendly version of the class is offered at the Mayfair Hotel & Spa rooftop, sponsored by Concierge Realty Brokers.

Classes will be cancelled if it rains.

Peacock Park is at 2820 McFarlane Road and the Mayfair Hotel is at 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. Call 305-461-1777 for more info on the Tuesday class and 305-461-5506 for info on the Saturday class.

Grab your yoga mat and head to Miami Beach for free yoga sessions beginning on Monday, July 14, and happening every Monday and Wednesday night at two locations on the beach. Green Monkey Yoga instructors will be at Collins Park at Bass Museum, 2100 Collins Ave., and North Shore Park Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach […]

The Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Division has added FREEdOM Project to its health, wellness and recreation programming. The free weekly community outdoor yoga class is led by Cat Haayen, founder of FREEdOM Project. It’s at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Riviera Park, 6611 Yumuri St., Coral Gables. During the class you’ll learn more about the ancient tradition […]

During the class you’ll learn more about the ancient tradition of yoga, explore flexibility, balance and strength, create a practice of inner peace, help craft a happier, healthier, sustainable community and bring the body, mind and soul together for a greater good.

No prior yoga experience is needed and all ages and yoga levels are welcome. Participants must bring their own mats.

Every third Friday of the Month, Miami Children’s Museum has free admission from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The program is sponsored by Target. Events include interactive activities and crafts and storytelling. Children can also explore hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits related to arts, culture, community and communication. Miami Children’s Museum is at 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, Florida 33132. Phone: […]

Miami Beach residents can now enjoy free fitness classes every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9 a.m. with South Beach FitCamp. These classes are led by a team of experts who will help you reach your fitness goals and also teach you about proper nutrition. The free classes take place on Miami Beach at 23rd and […]

The Dade County Bar Association offers free legal advice by phone from 6 to 9 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month. To speak to a lawyer, call 305-371-2220 from within Miami-Dade or 866-596-0399 from outisde. Volunteer lawyers participating in the Legal Line program will answer simple legal questions, give brief advice or make referrals to social […]

The Dade County Bar Association offers free legal advice by phone from 6 to 9 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month. To speak to a lawyer, call 305-371-2220 from within Miami-Dade or 866-596-0399 from outisde. Volunteer lawyers participating in the Legal Line program will answer simple legal questions, give brief advice or make referrals to social service agencies.

Join the festivities at the Dolphin Mall every first Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ramblas Plaza, Entry 3, as the Dolphin Mall Splasher’s Kids Club presents fun for all featuring character appearances, magicians, music and more. If you have children 12 years old or younger, you can sign them up for […]

Join the festivities at the Dolphin Mall every first Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.in Ramblas Plaza, Entry 3, as the Dolphin Mall Splasher’s Kids Club presents fun for all featuring character appearances, magicians, music and more.

The Perez Art Museum Miami offers residents and visitors have two chances every month to visit free (three chances if they have a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cards). Free Second Saturdays, sponsored by Target, will include special free activities from 1 to 4 p.m., including family-friendly tours and chances for children to create art. […]

Magic City Casino hosts a free Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival the third Saturday of the month with a roundup of food trucks. Food trucks will be at the casino from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Fest is presented by Magic City Casino and Burger Beast. For more information, call 888-56-MAGIC. Magic City […]

Bayfront park offers free yoga on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and on Tuesdays (by donation) at the Southeast Financial Center Plaza. Participants must be at least 18 years old and will have to sign a waiver. Bring you own yoga mat, water, and towel. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced welcome. Classes are taught by a certified […]

The Adrienne Arsht Center offers a free tour every Monday and Saturday at noon. The tour lasts approximately one hour. No reservations are required. Tours depart from the lobby of the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. You might even see some production happenings if the timing is right. Highlights of the tour include: […]

Home Depot offers free kids’ workshops from 9 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of every month. The kids get to keep what they make, plus they get an orange apron, a pin and a certificate. The workshops are designed for children ages 5 – 12. You can reserve your spot in advance here.

Lego stores in Aventura and Sunrise offer a free project for kids to build and keep. The free Lego Monthly Model Mini Build event is usually the first Tuesday of the month though some months offer the experience Tuesday and Wednesday. Check with your local store for details. The event is for youngsters ages 6 […]

Lego stores in Aventura and Sunrise offer a free project for kids to build and keep. The free Lego Monthly Model Mini Build event is usually the first Tuesday of the month though some months offer the experience Tuesday and Wednesday. Check with your local store for details. The event is for youngsters ages 6 to 14.

The Bird Road Art Walk is held the third Saturday of every month from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Celebrate art, music, poetry and more during the Bird Road Art Walk. Enjoy free parking and a free shuttle service that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery. Start your […]

Enjoy free parking and a free shuttle service that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery. Start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios.

Big Night in Little Haiti takes place on the third Friday of the month, with children’s activities as well as artists, arts and crafts and food vendors from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There is free admission and free parking. The July 17 event will feature Klass, a popular konpa band. Also appearing will be Pedro Ramaya […]

Big Night in Little Haiti takes place on the third Friday of the month, with children’s activities as well as artists, arts and crafts and food vendors from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

There is free admission and free parking.

The July 17 event will feature Klass, a popular konpa band. Also appearing will be Pedro Ramaya Beltran and his folkloric cumbia quintet Colombia.
Ti-Chapo will present upcoming carnival costumes, and the Lifetime TV reality TV show dance group Young Contemporary Dance Troupe will perform.

In the gallery: Maison Gingerbread: Haiti’s Living Architecture.

The hands-on art activities for kids will be sponsored by Positive Impact Foundation/Kose Famn and the Bass Museum of Art.

There’s free secured parking for the event at the Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59 Terrace; find a detailed schedule here. The fun will continue at an after-party at the Caribbean Marketplace.

The first Friday of the month is Coral Gables Gallery Night, free from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Virginia Miller and the Coral Gables Gallery Association feature a night where local galleries present their artwork to the public. Take the free trolley to the different galleries or walk from gallery to gallery. Many of the […]

The first Friday of the month is Coral Gables Gallery Night, free from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Virginia Miller and the Coral Gables Gallery Association feature a night where local galleries present their artwork to the public.

Take the free trolley to the different galleries or walk from gallery to gallery. Many of the galleries offer free wine.

The Wynwood Art Walk and the Miami Design District Art + Design night are the second Saturday of each month, close enough to go to both if you have the stamina. The Wynwood event also includes food trucks. Hours are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information on the Design District, visit www.miamidesigndistrict.net. Details […]

The Wynwood Art Walk and the Miami Design District Art + Design night are the second Saturday of each month, close enough to go to both if you have the stamina. The Wynwood event also includes food trucks.

Florida is offering a tax-free week, or a sales tax holiday for school supplies. That means that, if you buy certain items between Aug. 7 and Aug. 16, there will be on Florida sales tax on those items. Eligible supplies include: Apparel, shoes, backpacks, purses and accessories that are $100 or less per item. School supplies that are […]

Florida is offering a tax-free week, or a sales tax holiday for school supplies. That means that, if you buy certain items between Aug. 7 and Aug. 16, there will be on Florida sales tax on those items.

Eligible supplies include:

Apparel, shoes, backpacks, purses and accessories that are $100 or less per item.

School supplies that are $15 or less per item.

The first $750 for eligible desktops, laptops, tablets and accessories such as printers and flash drives purchased for personal use

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission the first Saturday of the month. Tickets to ride a train range from $5 to $12 per ticket. It’s great for any train enthusiast, Thomas the Train lover or young kids. The food is reasonably priced (Frankie’s pizza food truck!) and there are plenty of trains to […]

Tickets to ride a train range from $5 to $12 per ticket. It’s great for any train enthusiast, Thomas the Train lover or young kids. The food is reasonably priced (Frankie’s pizza food truck!) and there are plenty of trains to explore.

The museum houses 30 historic trains and features a number of displays that are interactive. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum is located next to Zoo Miami at 12450 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami, 33177-1402. Tel: (305) 253-0063 or gcrm.org

For 28 years from 1923 to 1851, a man named Ed Leedskalnin secretly carved rock at night. He ended up with 1,100 tons of coral in unusual shapes and today his creation is called Coral Castle, now a Miami attraction. With a deal from Travelzoo, two adults can visit for $15. That’s 50% off or […]

For 28 years from 1923 to 1851, a man named Ed Leedskalnin secretly carved rock at night. He ended up with 1,100 tons of coral in unusual shapes and today his creation is called Coral Castle, now a Miami attraction.

With a deal from Travelzoo, two adults can visit for $15. That’s 50% off or two for the price of one.

Features of the Coral Castle Museum and sculpture garden include a 5,000-pound heart-shaped table that’s listed in the Guinness Book of World Records; a nine-ton gate, a Polaris telescope, and functioning rocking chairs, all made entirely of coral rock. There are also guided tours and an onsite cafe.

Coral Castle Museum is located at 28655 South Dixie Highway in Miami, near Homestead (Exit #5 off the Florida Turnpike and then go West one mile). For more information, call: 305-248-6345.

If you’re looking for some summer fun for you and your kids, perhaps you’d like to try bowling. From June 8 through Aug. 23, kids 15 and younger can bowl two games free at Bird Bowl from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday. Shoe rental is […]

If you’re looking for some summer fun for you and your kids, perhaps you’d like to try bowling.

From June 8 through Aug. 23, kids 15 and younger can bowl two games free at Bird Bowl from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday. Shoe rental is required and not included.

Find details and register here to get the coupons you’ll need via email. This is a national promotion, and the Miami lanes are at Bird Bowl, 9275 SW 40 St., Miami.

Grapeland Water Park is open again and will be open seven days a week starting Saturday, May 23, through Aug. 15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. From Aug. 16 to Sept. 27, the park will be open weekends only. Admission prices: Free for those 1 and under $7 for ages 2 thru 13 […]

Grapeland Water Park is open again and will be open seven days a week starting Saturday, May 23, through Aug. 15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. From Aug. 16 to Sept. 27, the park will be open weekends only.

This year, the water park is not only doing the monthly “dive-in movies” the last Friday of the month, but it also having $5 Late Night Summer Nights every Friday from May 29 through Aug. 28. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays, admission is $5 per person on Friday nights during the summer.

Grapeland Water Park is located at 1550 NW 37 Avenue, Miami, 33125. For more information call 305-960-2950.

If you’re in the military, you and your family can get free admission to museums across the country from Memorial Day (May 25) to Labor Day (Sept. 7) in 2015 through the Blue Star Museums program. The program is organized by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense, […]

If you’re in the military, you and your family can get free admission to museums across the country from Memorial Day (May 25) to Labor Day (Sept. 7) in 2015 through the Blue Star Museums program.

The program is organized by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense, plus more than 2,000 museums. You can read the rules and find participating museums here.

These are the museums with free admission for the military and their families through the Blue Star Museums program in South Florida in 2015.

The Summer Savings Pass is a one-price deal good for entry to four South Florida attractions. It costs $56 plus tax for adults and $46 plus tax for kids ages 3 to 12. If you already hold an annual pass to one of these venues, you can get the Summer Savings Pass at a discount: $31 plus tax for […]

The Summer Savings Pass is a one-price deal good for entry to four South Florida attractions. It costs $56 plus tax for adults and $46 plus tax for kids ages 3 to 12.

If you already hold an annual pass to one of these venues, you can get the Summer Savings Pass at a discount: $31 plus tax for adults and $21 plus tax for youngsters. You can print out a form before you go and buy the pass at any of the four participating attractions.

The pass good on sale May 15 and is good for unlimited visits from May 15 to Sept. 30, 2015 at:

Seven Miami and Fort Lauderdale area attractions are offering a new South Florida Adventure Pass this summer. With the pass, South Florida residents and tourists can get unlimited visits this summer to Everglades Alligator Farm, Flamingo Gardens, Jungle Island, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, Pérez Art Museum Miami, Sawgrass Recreation Park and Young […]

With the pass, South Florida residents and tourists can get unlimited visits this summer to Everglades Alligator Farm, Flamingo Gardens, Jungle Island, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, Pérez Art Museum Miami, Sawgrass Recreation Park and Young at Art Museum.

The South Florida Adventure Pass is $50 plus tax for adults and $40 plus tax for children 3-12. If you have an annual pass to one of the attractions, you can update for $30 plus tax for adults and $20 plus tax for children. You can buy the pass at participating attractions.

The pass is good May 15 through Sept. 30, except at the Frost Science Museum, which will close in late August to prepare for its move to a new location.

Flamingo Gardens: Flamingo Gardens, established in 1927, has more than 3,000 tropical and sub-tropical species of plants and trees in its 60 acres and also has the largest collection of Florida native wildlife in the state. 3750 S. Flamingo Road; Davie/Ft. Lauderdale 33330; 954-473-2955.

Sawgrass Recreation Park: This attraction in Broward includes airboat rides and an animal exhibit area with more than 100 mammals and reptiles, including a Florida panther. 1006 N. Highway 27; Weston 33327; 954-389-0202.

Young At Art Museum: The Young At Art Museum includes permanent galleries, studios, a teen center and recording studio and a preschool and early childhood learning center. 751 SW 121st Avenue; Davie 33325; 954-424-008.

This is separate from the Summer Savings Pass, which offers unlimited visits to four attractions for one price. That pass includes zoo Miami, the Miami Seaquarium, the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale and Lion Country Safari in Palm Beach County.

Another option if you want to music multiple attractions is the Go Miami Card, which offers a variety of money-saving packages.

If there’s a Visa Signature credit card in your wallet, here’s a way to save money on movies. Through Friday, August 21, cardholders can get 2-for-1 movie tickets from Fandango (up to $19.50, including Fandango’s convenience fee) every Friday. The offer is only valid for the same showing on each respective Friday with no advance purchases […]

If there’s a Visa Signature credit card in your wallet, here’s a way to save money on movies. Through Friday, August 21, cardholders can get 2-for-1 movie tickets from Fandango (up to $19.50, including Fandango’s convenience fee) every Friday. The offer is only valid for the same showing on each respective Friday with no advance purchases allowed. If you have a Chase Visa Signature Card, you can buy your tickets for Friday starting on Wednesday.

If previous years are any indication, the limited number of weekly tickets sells out quickly (especially during the summer months) – so plan ahead. Finally, there’s a limit of one FREE ticket per 30-day period, per credit card. Remember, you must use a Visa Signature credit card to make your purchase.

We’ve added a new feature that should be popular with those who like to shop at yard sales, garage sales and estate sales: a map that makes it easy to find sales near you. We’ve partnered with the website GSalR.com to bring Miami on the Cheap readers an interactive map of Miami garage sales, Miami yard […]

You can click on the map and move it north, south, east or west. Click on a red flag for information about a sale or look through the list of sales on the right of the map. You can also add your own sales at GSalR.com (just click on Add A Sale at the top right). This page also works great on a mobile device.

The first full weekend of the month is coming, and that means Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than […]

The first full weekend of the month is coming, and that means Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 150 museums and attractions in cities across the United States.

Shoppers age 55 and older and those who belong to AARP are treated to extra Senior Savings discounts at Walgreens. Senior Savings Day events, the first Tuesdays of most months, offer 20% discounts on select house brands, including Walgreens, W Brand and Nice! products, and 15% off many other products. The program has changed. The […]

Shoppers age 55 and older and those who belong to AARP are treated to extra Senior Savings discounts at Walgreens.

Senior Savings Day events, the first Tuesdays of most months, offer 20% discounts on select house brands, including Walgreens, W Brand and Nice! products, and 15% off many other products. The program has changed. The discount no longer applies to sale items. The offer is for shoppers who signed up for the stores’ Balance Rewards program, which is free, and for AARP members. Some restrictions and exceptions apply.

The Senior Savings Day includes 15% discounts on online purchases, with coupon code SENIOR15.

The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, the only museum dedicated to telling the story of 250 years of Florida Jewish heritage, arts and culture, offers free admission every Saturday. The museum’s focal point is its core exhibit, MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida, 1763 to Present. The museum also has a collections and research center, films, timeline wall […]

The museum is housed in two adjacent restored historic building that were once synagogues at 301 Washington Avenue on South Beach.

It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, except for holidays. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and students but you can get $1 off with this printable coupon. The museum also offers group rates.

Home Depot offers FREE remodeling workshops every weekend, each looking at a different aspect of home improvement. The hardware chain also offers a Do-It-Herself home series of workshops for women. Register now and take a look at upcoming workshops.